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50 Great Ideas 2024

Times are tough in the restaurant industry, as operators face pressures from all sides: Falling traffic, increased labor costs, uncertainty over technology, high food costs, the list goes on. After a several-year hiatus, Restaurant Business is bringing back its 50 Great Ideas special section. On these pages, you’ll find tips for boosting check averages, repurposing ingredients, tech utilization, reducing waste and much more.  

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